Teacher - Title 1 MATH 2026-27 school year

JOB TITLE: TEACHER -TITLE I

DEPARTMENT: School/Federal Programs and School Improvement

REPORTS TO: Principal

FLSA STATUS/CLASSIFICATION: Exempt; Cert 

SUPERVISORY DUTIES: Title I Aide

APPROVED ON: xx/xx/2014

SUMMARY:  The job of Title I Teacher was established for the purpose/s of developing students' academic skills through courses of study and implementing district-approved Title I curriculum; addressing specific educational needs of students; providing feedback regarding student progress, expectations, goals, and activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administers Title One specific assessments and/or tests for the purpose of assessing the level of students' competencies
• Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of supporting teachers' expectations, developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment
• Assesses students' (e.g., progress, expectations, goals, etc.) for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration
• Positively and effectively collaborates with a variety of parties 
• Directs assistant teachers, instructional assistants, volunteers and/or student aides for the purpose of providing an effective Title I school program and addressing the needs of individual students
• Evaluates students' performance within Title I education for the purpose of determining student progress and/or developing remediation plans
• Instructs students using tier 2 and tier 3 reading interventions to appropriate students for the purpose of improving their success in academics through a defined course of study
• Monitors student activities (e.g., classroom, lunch, campus, sporting events, dances, etc.) for the purpose of providing for the safety and welfare of students
• Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g,. classroom, playground, field trips, sporting events, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment
• Participates in a variety of events (e.g., book studies, quarterly monitoring sessions, meetings, trainings, workshops, seminars, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform the function

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Demonstrates methods required to perform classroom and/or subject-specific assignments (e.g., phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, comprehension, fluency, etc.) for the purpose of providing an effective school program and addressing the needs of individual students
• Knowledge of accepted instructional techniques and methods for working with children
• Knowledge of data usage, including research, collection, analysis, synthesis, interpretation, and reporting
• Ability to perform multiple functions simultaneously
• Ability to do basic mathematical computations
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Produce accurate work and complete assignments with minimal supervision
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations
• Ability to work cooperatively and courteously with staff, students, parents, and community members
• Knowledge of applicable Federal and State laws, district procedures, and Board policies
• Ability to handle confrontation professionally

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS: 

Education & Experience: 

• Bachelors Degree
• Valid Arizona Teacher certificate with Required Endorsements
• Meet the federal highly qualified teacher requirements
• Experience as a K-3 teacher
• Fingerprint clearance

Computer Proficiency:  Demonstrated general proficiency in computer programs such as Microsoft Excel, Word and Google Suite.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to reach with hands and arms.  The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, stoop, bend and walk.  The employee may be required to move twenty pounds and could occasionally lift or move up to forty pounds.   

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Indoors and outdoors, with exposure to all weather conditions and temperatures.  The noise level in the work environment is generally moderate and may become excessively noisy at times.  Contact with employees, students, and the public.

Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities identified in this position description are illustrative only and are in no way intended to be a complete list of activities that may be required of an incumbent.  The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed for this position.  Additional duties are performed by the individual currently holding this position, and additional duties may be assigned.